Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD
SCA
The Scroll and Discus legacy — commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and heat pump compressors.
Specifications
- Compression technology: Screw
- Configuration: Single
- Enclosure / drive: Semi-Hermetic
- Cylinders: 2
- Variable speed: Fixed-Speed
- Hazardous-area certification: No
- Product category: compressor
Qualified refrigerants & capacity
Capacity (kW) evaluated at standard conditions: ULT (-60/45 °C), LT (-35/45 °C), MT (-10/45 °C), HT (-5/45 °C).
| Refrigerant | ULT | LT | MT | HT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R134a | — | — | 0.16 | 0.21 |
Related Copeland models
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- SCA2-16HE-EWD
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Frequently asked questions
What refrigerants does the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD support?
The Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD is qualified for R134a. Capacity values at standard ULT (-60/45 °C), LT (-35/45 °C), MT (-10/45 °C) and HT (-5/45 °C) conditions are listed in the table above for each refrigerant.
What is the cooling capacity of the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD?
Running on R134a, the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD delivers 0.16 kW at MT, 0.21 kW at HT. Use the Benchmark tool to evaluate capacity at your exact SST/SDT and superheat conditions.
Is the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD a sca?
Yes — the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD is classified as a sca in the DigiEntropy taxonomy. Browse other scas from Copeland on the brand page.
Can the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD be retrofit to a lower-GWP refrigerant under EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573?
Open the F-Gas Retrofit tool with this model pre-selected to see drop-in alternatives ranked by capacity match, COP, GWP, PFAS impact, and 2026/2030/2035 phase-out timeline.
What polynomial standard is the Copeland SCA2-12HE-FWD performance data based on?
Capacity, power, and current polynomials follow EN 12900 (10-coefficient bivariate in SST/SDT) for European-origin brands and AHRI 540 for North American brands. Coefficients are normalized into a common form for cross-brand comparison. Fit your own data in the Polynomial Fitter tool.
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